The Vault-Tec Guide to Not Being a Glowing Ghoul (and Saving That Rad-tastic Kid Too, Maybe)
So, you braved the irradiated underbelly of Vault 81, helped with their whole "pet mole rat" experiment gone wrong situation, and now you've got the glowing trots. Fantastic! But hey, at least you're not alone in your newfound luminescence. There's also poor Austin, the brave (or perhaps slightly foolhardy) kid who got chomped by a radioactive rodent. Now you're faced with a moral dilemma that could make even Mother Teresa raise an eyebrow: cure yourself and become a non-glowing wonder again, or be a pal and save Austin from a lifetime of impromptu glowstick cosplay?
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The Selfish Route: Because You Deserve a Rad-Free Life (But at a Cost)
Look, nobody blames you for wanting to ditch the whole "walking bioluminescence" thing. Who wants to be the beacon that attracts every feral ghoul within a five-mile radius? The good news is, there's a shiny cure just waiting to be used... on yourself. That's right, you can shove that fancy schmancy Vault-Tec cure right into your system and become a regular ol' wastelander again. Just be prepared for some serious side-eye from Austin and Doc Forsythe. They might mutter something about "selfishness" and "saving a child's life," but hey, glowing skin isn't exactly fashionable these days.
Downside: You'll be haunted by the ghost of Christmas future Austin, forever glowing in your nightmares (and maybe even reality with some psychoactive chems).
The Saintly Route: Because You're Basically Wasteland Gandhi
Let's face it, Austin's a trooper. He took a mole rat bite like a champ, and now he needs your help. Sure, you'll be stuck with the fun glow-up for a while, but think of the good karma points! Plus, a glowing companion is basically a free flashlight. Win-win, right? Just make sure you stock up on Radaway, because that mole rat disease is a real drag.
Downside: Prepare to be the brightest beacon in the Commonwealth, attracting both friend and foe (mostly foe, let's be honest).
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But wait! There might be a way to save both your sanity and Austin's life...
The Exploitative Route: Because Why Not Exploit a Glitch in the Matrix, Wasteland Style?
(Disclaimer: This trickery may not work on all platforms, and it might bend the laws of the wasteland a little bit. But hey, nobody said being a hero had to be by the rules, right?)
Here's the gist: there's a rumor of a glitch in the system that allows you to duplicate the cure. Think of it as a 'buy one, get one free' sale on mole rat disease removal! With two cures in hand, you can be a glowing guardian angel to Austin and still ditch the rads yourself.
Downside: This trick might involve breaking the game a little, and some folks might consider it a tad... unethical. But hey, in the wasteland, morals are a bit more flexible than a pre-war yoga mat.
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Important Note: Even if the duplication glitch doesn't work, using console commands (for PC players) can also grant you a second cure. Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility (and the potential to crash your game, so use at your own risk!).
Wasteland FAQ: Your Glowing Guide to Curing the Mole Rat Blues
How to Avoid Getting Mole Rat Disease in the First Place?
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Simple: don't get bit by a mole rat! Sounds obvious, but sometimes the wasteland throws curveballs (or, in this case, radioactive rodents).
How to Use the Cure on Yourself?
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Talk to Doc Forsythe after retrieving the cure, then select the dialogue option to use it on yourself. Easy peasy (though the moral implications might be a bit trickier).
How to Use the Cure on Austin?
Similar to using it on yourself, just pick the option to give the cure to Austin. Prepare for some heartwarming pats on the back (and maybe a slightly less glowing future).
How to Duplicate the Cure (Glitch Method)?
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This trick is a bit more complex and might not work on all platforms. Look up some online guides for the specifics, but it involves some menu-fu and potentially breaking the game a little.
How to Use Console Commands to Get a Second Cure (PC Only)?
For the truly tech-savvy wastelanders out there,
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